Grand Opening Activities!
April 22 – 26
Look below at the five days of activities we’re hosting as part of our Grand Opening week.
The events are open to all ages and free unless otherwise stated.
Directions to our events
All our events meet at the Forest Exploration Center & Native Tree Nursery in Brady’s Run Park.
We are adjacent to the Maple Syrup Lodge, 526 Brady’s Run Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
When you get to the park, we are one mile past the Rt. 51 entrance. You will turn left onto a little bridge and the Lodge will be in front of you. Turn left before the Lodge and drive on down to our greenhouse and our office building and pavilion (both are green).
Tuesday, April 22nd, Earth Day
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Come down to the nursery on Earth Day to celebrate our Grand Opening! Enjoy refreshments while you mingle with a crowd full of environmental enthusiasts. Listen as Audrey Bodenlos, Nursery Manager and Educator, and Jeff Karwoski, Executive Director of Reforest Our Future tell you about exciting things the Forest Exploration Center and Native Tree Nursery has in store.
Wednesday, April 23rd
Morning Field Trip (Private Event)
Spring Fling Guided Hike
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Join us to discover the beauty of the forest coming to life. We will identify plants that have started greening up and leafing out, as well as spring ephemeral plants.
Please dress for potentially wet or muddy trails.
Thursday, April 24th
Morning Field Trip (Private Event)
Tree ID Hike
2:00 – 3:30 PM
In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, come learn to identify some common, and not so common trees we have in our parks. You won’t want to miss the beauty of the early spring woods.
Please dress for potentially wet or muddy trails.
Friday, April 25th, Arbor Day
Potting Palooza Workshop
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us any time between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to pot up tree saplings in honor of Arbor Day! These new saplings will be cared for in our nursery until they are ready to be planted out in one of our Patches. Our staff will guide you on proper potting techniques, so no prior knowledge is required.
Family fun event! Lunch will be provided.
Saturday, April 26th
Forest Fiesta!
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Come celebrate the opening of the Forest Exploration Center & Native Tree Nursery with us! We are so delighted to be here and we hope you’ll stop down to hang out and enjoy our beautiful nursery site and all the hard work that has gone into making this a reality. At the Forest Fiesta! we’ll enjoy music, food, games, beverages, and plenty of good vibes.
Please register in advance; tickets are paid as you wish, with a donation of at least $10 being encouraged. Kids are free. Register adults only. All proceeds go toward growing more trees.
Summer Programs
Dates and times available May 10.
Native Plant Landscape
Native plants can make a big difference in your landscape. By adding native trees, shrubs and perennials, you can increase the natural beauty of your property and contribute to a thriving ecosystem all at the same time,
Join us throughout the summer as we discuss why, where, when and how to create vibrant new “Patches” of native plants in your backyard and beyond.
Topics include:
- A Pathway for Pollinators
- Growing plants the easy way
- Understanding trees
- Natives vs. invasives
Forest Explorers:
Hey kids, get ready to become Forest Explorers!
Forest Explorers gets kids outside and focused on all the cool things our local woodlands have to offer.
Parents, join your kids once a week as they participate in hands-on learning at our nursery and dive into woodland adventures.
Discover local ecology, your artistic side, and how good it feels to splash around in the creek.
Geared to but not limited to grades three, four, and five.
Parents, please accompany your children.
Movie Night
We have a great lineup of environmental films and documentaries to show you this summer. Come to the Forest Exploration Center and Native Tree Nursery to view films documenting some of the pressing issues we are facing on the planet and films that document the beauty and diversity of planet Earth.
Films on the Beauty and Diversity of Our Planet
Films on the Beauty and Diversity of Our Planet
Movie Night
We have a great lineup of environmental films and documentaries to show you this summer. Come to the Forest Exploration Center and Native Tree Nursery to view films documenting some of the pressing issues we are facing on the planet and films that document the beauty and diversity of planet Earth.
Sights, Sounds, Smells of the Forest
Forest Zen
Slow down from the fast pace of life on our most relaxing tour. At Forest Zen, we invite participants to disconnect from their phone and reconnect to their senses as they take in the sights, smells, and sounds of the surrounding forest.
Life is hard. Take a break and get your zen on at Forest Zen.
Tree ID
Always a favorite, Tree ID is a knowledge sharing hike with a focus on identifying different species of trees. Knowledgeable guides walk you through the defining characteristics that make identifying trees fun and easy.
Each month we will set out through Brady’s Run Park in search of terrific new trees we can add to our list. Join us for this family-friendly adventure into the uniquely varied world of trees.
In Search of New Trees
In Search of New Trees
Tree ID
Always a favorite, Tree ID is a knowledge sharing hike with a focus on identifying different species of trees. Knowledgeable guides walk you through the defining characteristics that make identifying trees fun and easy.
Each month we will set out through Brady’s Run Park in search of terrific new trees we can add to our list. Join us for this family-friendly adventure into the uniquely varied world of trees.
Every donation helps our planet and local ecosystems
If you can’t attend the event but still want to contribute to our fundraising goal, you can do that here or by mail. Thank you!
Mail checks to:
Reforest Our Future
507 Lion Ave
Beaver, PA 15009
Mail checks to:
Reforest Our Future
507 Lion Ave
Beaver, PA 15009